After we use up the last of the sheeting for the old plates, IPI will transition to new sheeting and start shipping plates with the new design to county treasurer offices throughout the state. Because counties issue plates and receive new inventory at varying rates, it may take a few months for the plates to reach all county treasurers’ offices, but by summer the new plates should be in all counties.

LaVonne Short holds one of the new plates. The colors in the photo show reflection on the plate surface. The actual color you see as you look at the plate directly will be a bit different.

For many of the busier counties, Short expects they will begin issuing the new design fairly quickly, especially for the county standard plate, which is by far the most commonly issued plate.

Short explains, “Each county treasurer keeps license plates in stock so they have what you need when you need them. The treasurers won’t be issuing the new plate design until the inventory of old plates in that county is used up. You are required to register your vehicle in the county where you live, so if you want to get the new design, it's best to contact your county treasurer and see when they expect to begin issuing those. If they are issuing the new design, you can get one for $5, even if your current plate isn’t up for replacement.”

As a reminder, the new plate design will be available for county standard plates and special emblem plates, but plates already designed with a special background (like collegiate plates) will not change.

When I registered my vehicle in the new county I live in the County DMV said I could just keep my old plates with the old county on it that I didn't need new plates. And that my registration fees when due would be billed from the new county.

It’s been a red-hot career for Christian Louboutin. From a boy who admired the dancers’ ability to remain sure-footed at the
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to launching his own business in Paris in 1992, Monsieur Louboutin has always been passionate about high-fashion shoe design.

And it shows. The trademark red soles have become a status symbol that posses more allure than any other shoe brand on the market. “Red is more than a color. It is a symbol of love, of blood, of passion,” said Louboutin in an interview. Louboutin has shown the world the artistry and theatricality of his shoe design from stilettos to lace-up boots, studded sneakers, and bejeweled pumps.

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But let’s talk men’s wear. Although more popular of recent times, Louboutin has been making men’s shoes for friends and for special collaborations throughout his career. The first men’s boutique opened in Paris in September of 2011, followed by a location in New York and London in 2012. The latest edition: a West Hollywood boutique at 657 North Robertson Boulevard that marks the largest selection of Christian Louboutin men’s accessories on the West Coast.

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The store itself is a powerhouse of luxury goods. The boutique’s exterior façade is expertly laid out with geometric Basaltina stone tiles to create a herringbone pattern, while two august Cyprus trees frame either side of the entrance. Inside, meticulous details of rich materials crafted by artisans from around the world are used to create a masculine retail environment. As seen in the men’s boutiques in Paris and New York, diamond-paneled leather walls (hand-embroidered with various shoe patterns from Louboutin’s own designs) offer a luxurious background to display the designer’s red-sole creations. Pleated turquoise leather wallpaper, created by 212box, adorns the walls behind the signature men’s metal circle displays. Additionally, laser-cut white cowhide crisscrosses decorate the wall behind the cash desk to form a puzzled patchwork. It’s truly a work of art!

Arroyo Hondo Preserve

Called the “Jewel of the Gaviota Coast,” the 782-acre Arroyo Hondo Preserve is a magnificent canyon located west of Santa Barbara between Refugio State Beach and Gaviota State Park. The old ranch is rich in early California history and has an abundance of outstanding natural features.Within its steep canyon walls is a hidden place of extraordinary beauty and serenity. Cool, stream-side paths through the bay and sycamore trees transition into trails past ancient oak trees, tall yucca blooms and aromatic sages up the high ridges of the Santa Ynez Mountains. There, you are greeted with sweeping vistas of the Gaviota coastline and the distant islands of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The watershed is home to thousands of plant and animal species, including several that are considered threatened or endangered. Purchased from the Hollister family in late 2001, Arroyo Hondo is now protected forever and managed by the Land Trust as a natural and historic preserve. Visitors are invited to come explore its beauty and diversity. For the Arroyo Hondo Trail Map,
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Visiting

Everyone is welcome to visit the Preserve to hike, picnic, paint, volunteer or do research but advance reservations are required. The Preserve is open the first and third full weekends of each month, and every Monday and Wednesday for school and community groups. Free nature hikes with one of our knowledgeable docents are held at 10:00am on Saturday and Sunday of weekends that are open to the public.

Due to the sensitivity of the resources in the canyon, dogs, mountain bikes, horses, hunting, fishing and campfires are not allowed.

For individuals and small groups a suggested donation of $5 or $10 per person would be appreciated to help operate the preserve. To become a Friend of Arroyo Hondo and support the preserve and programs we offer you can make a donation on site or online. Annual family membership is $75 and individual membership is $50. Schools are invited at no cost to come out for a fun and fascinating Environmental Education field trip led by our trained docents. The Preserve is available for large events of up to 100 people for a fee, which varies with the type of use.

Directions

From Santa Barbara:
Traveling northbound on the U.S. Highway 101, the Preserve is about a thirty minute drive from downtown and approximately four miles past Refugio State Beach. After the Refugio exit, pay attention to the blue CalTrans call boxes spaced one mile apart on the right hand side. The Arroyo Hondo entrance is located at call box 101-412. Make an immediate right hand turn into the driveway.

From Buellton/Lompoc:
Traveling southbound on the U.S. Highway 101, approximately 6 miles past Gaviota State Park and a mile after the Vista Point Rest Area, look for the blue CalTrans Call Box #101-403. Be in the left hand lane. Just after the Call Box, make a u-turn (turn lane provided) onto the northbound lanes of the U.S. Highway 101. In a mile, make a sharp right turn into the Preserve immediately after blue CalTrans Call Box #101-412.

If you miss the U-turn, the next turnaround is at Refugio State Beach about four miles south. Come down the driveway, cross the bridge and park near the barn.

To return to Santa Barbara: Head north a few miles to Mariposa Reina exit, get off, go over bridge and enter southbound on ramp.

Call The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County at (805) 966-4520 during business hours Monday-Friday. Admission to the preserve is by invitation or reservation only. To make a reservation,
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or call the Preserve at (805) 567-1115. Our Preserve managers are often working outdoors and will return your call.

Vincente Ortega, last Ortega family member to live at Arroyo Hondo

The earliest known inhabitants of Arroyo Hondo are from the Barbareno-Chumash civilization 5,000 years ago. Evidence of a permanent Chumash camp has been discovered buried deep in the lower canyon.

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